Mr. Puente was born Nov. 11, 1926, to Arnulfo Puente and Saragosa Vasquez Puente. He attended Kenedy schools and was a skilled carpenter. On September 29, 1946, Martin married Eleanor Padron in Kenedy.

Survivors include his daughter, Rosa Linda (Donald) Graham of Houston and Gloria (Bill) Dow of Montgomery; his son, Martin (Suzzanne) Puente, Jr., of New Braunfels; his sisters, Fannie Lopez, Tila (Ralph) Solis and Maria Elizondo and his brother, Gilbert (Gloria) Puente; his grandchildren and his 3 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Puente is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Padron Puente, his parents and 4 brothers.

Visitation was held Sunday, April 28 at Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with a rosary recited that evening at 7 p.m. in the chapel.

Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, April 29 at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with Rev. Leon Rubaj officiating.